Piranha! The true story of one of nature's most feared animals 
Do Piranhas deserve their reputation as vicious predators? Researchers from the University of St Andrews, Mamirauá Institute (Amazonas, Brazil) and the Zoological Society of London are conducting research on an often misunderstood animal – the piranha.
Deep, dark and disturbed? Underwater scientific explanation using robots
Deep sea biological research using remotely operated vehicles Researchers from the University of Southampton based at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, are working with industry to monitor the effects of deep sea drilling on marine life.
Building living machines with BioBricks - the promise of synthetic biology
Applying an engineering approach to building biological systems Factsheet Researchers at Imperial College London are modifying pieces of translatable DNA to make living devices that do not exist in the natural world.
Generating life on Mars
Creating oxygen to sustain life by growing plants under artificial conditions Factsheet Balderstone Technology College has teamed up with the University of Manchester to give pupils a chance to undertake cutting edge research, supported by the Royal Society Partnership Grant Scheme.
Journey to the centre of the cell
By investigating how cells work, we can find new ways to detect and treat disease. Centre of the Cell is working with scientists at Barts and the London, Queen Mary’s Medical School, University of London to help young people and families learn about biomedical research.
Protecting the planets
A space age challenge to prevent cross contamination between planets Factsheet Scientists and engineers from many areas of the UK space exploration community are researching how to prevent the transport of micro organisms around the Solar System.
A microbial journey through digestion
Researchers at the University of Reading are studying bacteria found in the human gut to find ways to increase well being and reduce disease risk.
Life at the top
Explore the biodiversity of tropical rainforest canopies.
The perception deception: maths made optical illusions
How can mathematics help us understand how our brain works? Factsheet Computer scientists and psychologists from Queen Mary, University of London are studying how optical illusions can show how our eyes and brain work together to generate human visual perception.
The primate roots of human language
What communication abilities do we share with our primate relatives? Factsheet Researchers at the University of St Andrews are studying modern primates for insight into the evolution of language in humans.
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